Brian Kelly staying as coach of Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly will be back for a fourth season after leading the Fighting Irish to the national title game this past season.

Kelly issued a statement Saturday that after interviewing with the Philadelphia Eagles, he will remain as coach of the Irish.

"Like every kid who has ever put on a pair of football cleats, I have had thoughts about being a part of the NFL. However, after much reflection and conversation with those closest to me, I have decided to remain at Notre Dame," Kelly said in a statement.

"This decision was motivated purely by my love for Notre Dame and the entire Fighting Irish community, the young men I have the great fortune to coach, and my desire to continue to build the best football program in the country."

The remarks were the first comments by Kelly since news broke late Wednesday that he had interviewed with the Eagles a day after the Irish were beaten 42-14 by Alabama in the BCS title game.- Kelly led the Irish to a 12-1 record this past season and a No. 4 ranking, their best finish since they were No. 2 after the 1993 season, the last season the Irish won a major bowl game.

Developments

NCAA reviews allegations against Miami: The nearly 2-year-old NCAA investigation into Miami's compliance practices could be nearing an end.

Two sources said Saturday that the NCAA is scheduling meetings to discuss specific allegations with individuals who are believed to have committed violations found during the inquiry. Some meetings will take place Monday, said the sources.

The reviewing of specific findings is a sign that the investigation phase is ending, meaning Miami could finally receive its notice of allegations letter in the coming days.

Miami's receipt of the notice of allegations is the end of one phase of the process.

Up next would be the sanctions phase, when the actual penalties against the Hurricanes would be handed down. Typically, schools and individuals named in the notice of allegations have 90 days to file a response to the NCAA's findings.

If the notice of allegations is, in fact, looming, that means Miami might find out its punishment by May or June.

Mora gets extension: UCLA coach Jim Mora agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2017 on Friday after revitalizing the Bruins in his debut season.

Mora led UCLA to nine victories, the Pac-12 South title and a Holiday Bowl berth just one year after replacing Rick Neuheisel at a school that hadn't won even eight games in a season since 2005.

The former Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks head coach even beat crosstown rival Southern California while climbing as high as No. 15 in the rankings.

The Bruins (9-5) lost their final three games, including two meetings with Rose Bowl champion Stanford before a 49-26 loss to Baylor in the Holiday Bowl.

Texas DT off to NFL: Texas defensive tackle Brandon Moore is skipping his senior year to enter the NFL draft.

Moore said he enjoyed his time at Texas but was ready to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL.

Moore played in 12 games, including five starts, during his one season at Texas after transferring from East Mississippi Community College.